Invoicing & Getting Paid Faster: A FREE Online Guide

Invoicing is one of the best parts of running a business...the part where you get paid. But it can also be time consuming, confusing and even overwhelming. How can you save hours of time on your invoicing and get paid faster?

This chapter will teach you all about invoicing online, the benefits of working in the cloud, and how to get the most out of your online invoicing system. We also offer some advice for chasing late invoices - something every business owner has to deal with - and how to do it respectfully, without damaging your client relationships.

More specifically, we’ll cover...

1. The benefits of an online invoicing system

If you’re still doing your invoicing manually, here’s why it’s time switched to the cloud. Online invoicing offers a huge range of benefits for business owners, no matter which industry you’re in.

2. Customising your online invoice

Invoice design matters. Your invoices should look professional, reflect your personal brand, and contain all crucial information in an easy to read format. They should also be consistent. Here’s how to achieve the right look, and what to include.

3. Hot tips for getting paid faster

As a small business you rely on speedy invoicing and quick payments to stay afloat. How can increase your chances of getting paid fast by clients, ensuring a healthy cashflow? Here are our best tips and recommendations from experts.

4. Chasing unpaid invoices

Ahhh...the unpaid invoice. It’s something every business owner dreads. But you need to chase them or you risk losing that hard earned money. Luckily we have some tips for smoothing the process, and chasing payments while keeping your client relationships intact.

5. Common online invoicing mistakes

Invoicing can be a confusing and at times overwhelming process, even for experts. We’ve seen a number of mistakes made by small business owners. Here are the most common online invoicing pitfalls - so you can avoid them.

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This chapter is packed with all the advice you need to streamline your online invoicing process, avoid common mistakes and get paid faster! Are you ready to boost your cashflow?

In the future we’ll be publishing more ‘Ultimate Guides’ filled with advice for managing your business, productivity, time tracking, workflow tips and more. If you have significant experience in a relevant industry and would like to contribute to upcoming guides or blog posts, please email: mallika.goel@xero.com

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Caitlin Sisley is a Marketing Content Writer at WorkflowMax, and has over six years of experience in digital content production. She has worked on creative copy for a large number of New Zealand businesses - from tiny startups to household names. With a Master of Professional Studies from the University of Auckland, she is passionate about small business and corporate responsibility.